Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but aim to arrive 3 hours before your flight.

Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $239 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $98 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $293 |
Good round-trip deal | $280 or less |
Good one-way deal | $139 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/5
6:08 pm-12:15 am
1 stop6h 07m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sat 2/14
3:30 pm-7:06 am
1 stop15h 36m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/28
4:09 am-7:20 pm
1 stop15h 11m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sat 1/31
1:20 am-8:21 am
1 stop7h 01m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 1/19
4:09 am-2:30 pm
1 stop10h 21m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mon 1/26
1:20 am-7:06 am
1 stop5h 46m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 1/12
4:09 am-12:10 pm
1 stop8h 01m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 1/23
3:30 pm-7:06 am
1 stop15h 36m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 1/13
4:09 am-2:30 pm
1 stop10h 21m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mon 1/19
3:30 pm-8:21 am
1 stop16h 51m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 12/21
6:07 pm-12:15 am
1 stop6h 08m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Tue 12/30
2:00 am-8:19 am
1 stop6h 19m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/24
5:53 pm-12:15 am
1 stop6h 22m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 1/1
2:00 am-1:53 pm
1 stop11h 53m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/15
4:09 am-12:10 pm
1 stop8h 01m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 1/22
1:20 am-9:06 am
1 stop7h 46m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/23
4:08 am-7:20 pm
1 stop15h 12m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mon 1/5
5:55 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 58m
San JoséMexico City
SJO - MEX
SJOMEX
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/30
8:10 am-2:30 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Tue 1/6
1:20 am-7:06 am
1 stop5h 46m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Mexico City, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Mexico City (average of $69). Flying from San José to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $218). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
When flying from San José to Mexico City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 6% of weekly flights between San José and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, AeroMexico Connect have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$195 | Average$291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$202 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$212 | Average$263 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$242 | Average$309 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$331 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |